Alvin D. Katz, CPA Title: Co-Founder, CEO & President, Board of Directors Phone: 410.307.6380 E-mail: akatz@kawgf.com Download vcard

Background & Experience
Alvin serves as Chief Executive Officer and President of Katz Abosch. Since co-founding the firm in 1969 with John Abosch, he has been instrumental in the firm’s success and growth to become one of the top 150 firms in the United States. As CEO and President, he provides the management and leadership that enable the firm to provide superior quality service and continue to grow at an average rate of 15% annually.

Education
University of Baltimore, Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Professional Designations

• Certified Public Accountant, 1968

Awards

• 2004 Innovator of the Year, The Daily Record 
• Maryland’s Top 50 CPAs, Baltimore SmartCEO Magazine 2004
• Beth Israel Congregation’s “Man of the Year” 1985

Professional Affiliations and Civic Involvement

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Member and Virtual Grassroots Panel Member
  
• Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA), Member and Blue Ribbon Panel Member
  
• Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
  
• Greater Baltimore Committee, President’s Advisory Council Member and Member of the Planning and Project Development Committee
  
• National Bone Marrow Foundation, Past Board Member
  
• Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Past Member of Foundation Board
  
• Beth Israel Congregation, Past President
  
• THE ASSOCIATED: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, Board Member since 1980, Chair of Annual Fund Raising Campaign 1984, Chair of Community Planning & Allocations 1990-92, 2000-2001
  
• Jewish Community Centers of Baltimore, First Vice President 1982
  
• Herbert Bearman Foundation, Advisory Board Member
  
• The Gerson G. and Sandy F. Eisenberg Foundation, Inc., Public Director
  
• The Harry Weinberg Family Foundation, Inc., Public Director